This one's written for those who've become estranged from those they care about, whether friends or family, and wish they could reconnect. The verse popped into my head this morning near fully formed, and I had to run with it. To me, the verse sections have a Dave Carter feel
Been years since you walked outta my life
Pulled out of the drive, but you're still in my heart, still on my mind
Did you chase your dreams and make 'em come true
Wherever you are, I hope you're better than good
Better than good, better than fine,
Things falling into place in your grand design
Better than good, better than great
Took a leap of faith, no time for waisting
Wish we could meet for coffee, sort things out
But I know you better than that.
Been a long time, did you go back to school
Take a chance on nursing, or working with kids, I hope you did
Whatever you chose, I hope you're happy with it
Whatever you do, I know you're killing it
Are you better than good, better than fine,
Things falling into place in your grand design
Better than good, better than great
Took a leap of faith, no time for waisting
Wish we could meet for coffee, sort things out
But I know you better than that.
Do I ever cross your mind
Does it ever make you smile
Thinkin' 'bout the good mixed with the bad?
Do you stare at your phone
Thinkin' maybe you should call
To tell me how you've been since you've been gone
Well I do
Better than good, better than fine,
Things falling into place in your grand design
Better than good, better than great
Took a leap of faith, no time for waisting
Wish we could meet for coffee, sort things out
But I know you better than that.
Wish we could meet for coffee, sort things out
Know I'd be down for that.
@grayland Feb 2022
I love this!! Your voice reminds me of John Denver which is a sincere compliment. The melody is so natural, flowing and so catchy!!! I love the instruments you're using and how they're mixed. Great Song !!!!
@gregwere Feb 2022
Great percussive opening, This is a lovely tune in this genre, not sure why the best songs have to wait too long for comments, really nice piece. Irrespective of her, you keep going on this stuff you getting somewhere, nice work.
@tseaver Feb 2022
Great write! The turn from "better than good, better than fine" to "I know you better than that" is genius. Great bridge. And love the mando.